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<blockquote data-quote="randiliana" data-source="post: 636139" data-attributes="member: 2308"><p>Oh, those ones just drive me nuts. One good reason to check things out. Worst thing that will happen is that she isn't dialated and you have to wait and watch. As long as they are acting normal otherwise, then it becomes a waiting game. I know, I tend to worry too much, and sometimes want to interfere too soon too. But, we've lost a few because we did wait too long as well. It is a pretty fine line to walk, give them enough, but not so much as to lose the calf. Worst is when you go out on your 4 hour check, see feet, but have no idea if she just started or if she's been at it for 3 1/2 hours....</p><p></p><p>I am happy about this calf being a heifer. It will be the first greatgrand daughter of one of my favorite cows. It was actually kinda funny, 143 and 144 (false labour) both calved the same day, they both are grand daughters of that cow, different dams though.</p><p></p><p>Speaking of losing them, we have done that already too. Was a stillborn. Not sure what exactly happened, we gave her about a half hour, she hadn't progressed (one of those when did she start deals) so we decided to pull. Was dead when we got it out. Wasn't a big calf either, she should have had it by herself, but the front legs weren't extended properly. Thinking that maybe the calf was dead either before or shortly after labour started. One of those things, but I hate it when they happen.</p><p></p><p>Jcarkie, don't worry, the photos will come, just have been too busy the last few days, and too cold. Its warming up nicely now, so maybe this afternoon or tomorrow.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="randiliana, post: 636139, member: 2308"] Oh, those ones just drive me nuts. One good reason to check things out. Worst thing that will happen is that she isn't dialated and you have to wait and watch. As long as they are acting normal otherwise, then it becomes a waiting game. I know, I tend to worry too much, and sometimes want to interfere too soon too. But, we've lost a few because we did wait too long as well. It is a pretty fine line to walk, give them enough, but not so much as to lose the calf. Worst is when you go out on your 4 hour check, see feet, but have no idea if she just started or if she's been at it for 3 1/2 hours.... I am happy about this calf being a heifer. It will be the first greatgrand daughter of one of my favorite cows. It was actually kinda funny, 143 and 144 (false labour) both calved the same day, they both are grand daughters of that cow, different dams though. Speaking of losing them, we have done that already too. Was a stillborn. Not sure what exactly happened, we gave her about a half hour, she hadn't progressed (one of those when did she start deals) so we decided to pull. Was dead when we got it out. Wasn't a big calf either, she should have had it by herself, but the front legs weren't extended properly. Thinking that maybe the calf was dead either before or shortly after labour started. One of those things, but I hate it when they happen. Jcarkie, don't worry, the photos will come, just have been too busy the last few days, and too cold. Its warming up nicely now, so maybe this afternoon or tomorrow. [/QUOTE]
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